Sahin going back to Dortmund

Nuri Sahin is on his way back to Borussia Dortmund. The Turkish midfielder has opted to head home after failing to make an impression at Real Madrid or on loan at Liverpool. With rumours about the German champions' interest in bringing back the playmaker having reached fever pitch, the news was finally confirmed early on Friday evening.

Sahin, who moved to Real Madrid for ¤10 million two summers ago, is now preparing for a return to the club where he blossomed as part of the Bundesliga-winning team of 2010-2011.

The Turkish midfielder picked up a knee injury during one of his last games in Germany, a blow that he struggled to shake off while at Madrid. Injuries prevented him from ever truly settling into the dynamic of the side under José Mourinho, who championed his loan move to Liverpool last summer.

Things have not gone much more swimmingly for the Turk at Anfield. After a number of early opportunities, poor results have led Liverpool coach Brendan Rodgers to freeze Sahin out of the first-team set-up in recent weeks. This turn of events has ultimately led to a return to Dortmund, where he will be hoping to recapture top form under Jürgen Klopp.